It wasn't Everett.

It was Kevin.

"I'm fine," Dorothy said, her eyes dimming before she mustered a strained smile. "I just need to rest here for a bit. Don't worry about me." Kevin hesitated, but he didn't leave. "Should I get you some antacid?" "No need. I've got some in my bag, and I've already taken it. Really, I'm okay." "Alright then." Seeing her so insistent on not needing help, Kevin nodded and began to walk away.

He hadn't gotten far when Dorothy suddenly called out to him.

"Kevin, wait a second!" He turned around to see Dorothy clench her teeth and stand up straight, walking towards him.

"Could you... not mention this to him?" she asked.

She didn't want Everett to know anything about her, not even a stomachache.

the sharp guy he was, knew exactly who ‘he’

didn’t bring me along. I don't bother him outside of work hours." The implication was clear — he wouldn't have the chance

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that's good. I should get back to work." "Sure." Watching Kevin walk away, Dorothy let out a heavy sigh and clutched her stomach, only to realize that the pain was

the antacid from her

bag was stocked with more than just antacids; she also carried painkillers because

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few deep breaths and stood up

conference room door,

come by my office.” "Hm?" Dorothy couldn't

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